North Macedonia Public Holidays 2026
January
New Year's Day
New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Day off for New Year's Day
New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Orthodox Christmas Day
Many Orthodox churches annually celebrate Christmas Day on or around January 7. This event commemorates the story of Jesus Christ's birth, according to the Christian Bible.
Day off for Orthodox Christmas Day
Many Orthodox churches annually celebrate Christmas Day on or around January 7. This event commemorates the story of Jesus Christ's birth, according to the Christian Bible.
February
Ramadan Start
Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Valentine's Day
February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.
March
Mother's Day/International Women's Day
Mother's Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Mother's Day
Mother's Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Saturday
Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.
May
Labor Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Easter Saturday (Orthodox)
The Saturday before Easter Sunday is also known as Holy Saturday for many Orthodox churches worldwide.
Easter Sunday (Orthodox)
Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches.
Day off for Labor Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Easter Monday (Orthodox)
Orthodox Easter Monday is the day after the Orthodox Easter Sunday.
Election Holiday
Election Holiday is a national holiday in North Macedonia
Saints Cyril and Methodius' Day
Saints Cyril and Methodius' Day is a national holiday in North Macedonia
Saints Cyril and Methodius' Day Observed
Saints Cyril and Methodius' Day is a national holiday in North Macedonia
Eid al-Fitr Observed
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
August
September
Independence Day
Independence Day is a national holiday in North Macedonia
Day off for Independence Day
Independence Day is a national holiday in North Macedonia
Father's Day
Father's Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
October
Day of People's Uprising
Day of People's Uprising is a national holiday in North Macedonia
Day of People's Uprising Observed
Day of People's Uprising is a national holiday in North Macedonia
Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle
Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle is a national holiday in North Macedonia
Day off for Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle
Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle is a national holiday in North Macedonia
Halloween
Halloween is a festive occasion that is celebrated in many countries on October 31 each year.
December
Saint Kliment Ohridski's Day
Saint Kliment Ohridski's Day is a national holiday in North Macedonia
Day off for Saint Kliment Ohridski's Day
Saint Kliment Ohridski's Day is a national holiday in North Macedonia
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.